ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
ANATOMY APR+PHILS F/HUMAN ANATOMY(LL)
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ISBN: 9781260412086
Author: McKinley
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 4WYL
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To determine :

The types of lipid which are present in the plasma membrane.

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Lipids are the important component of the cell which are insoluble in water and soluble in nonpolar solvents such as ether, alcohol, and chloroforms. The function of lipids is to store energy, provide structure to the cell, and signaling.

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